Lutz
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lutz is a long-established Chicago bakery that people recommend for its cakes, especially the whipped cream and strawberry versions. One commenter suggests the strawberry and cream, Black Forest and mocha slices, and another rates the sacher torte highly. One diner found the cake less moist than expected and too reliant on buttercream, while another feels it is now barely acceptable.
Address
Lutz Bakery, 2458 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Whipped cream cake, Strawberry and cream slices, Sacher torte
- Best for
- Desserts
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/wubbiee_9110 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Includes Lut'z among long-established Chicago bakeries from the commenter's visited spots.
- Recommendsu/_that_dude_J in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Famous birthday cakes sold by the slice.
- Recommendsu/Spare_Lemon5010 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Recommends Lutz.
- Mixedu/AstutelyAbsurd1 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Found cake not moist enough and reliant on buttercream.
- Recommendsu/absyrd_byrd in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Whipped cream cakes are light and fluffy; gets mocha one yearly.
- Recommendsu/araignee_tisser in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Lists it among recommended bakeries.
- Recommendsu/OyFranch in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Recommends Lutz as a bakery to try.
- Recommendsu/hiddlescrush in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Backs Lutz and suggests the strawberry and cream, Black Forest and mocha slices.
Show all 12 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Flimsy_Year_2192 in r/chicagofood · May 2026variety
Says Lutz has a broad selection of items.
- Recommendsu/curdistheword in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Gives the sacher torte top marks.
- Recommendsu/LaramieTobacco_Ltd in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Says Lutz on Montrose is traditional and serves a real danish.
- Caveatu/gigglemode in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Finds the bakery disappointing.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.